Hospice PCA Admin- FT LPN/MA

Valley Hospice of Nevada•Henderson, NV

11d

About The Position

The Hospice Patient Care Assistant supports the hospice interdisciplinary team in coordinating timely, cohesive services. The position maintains hospice patients’ clinical records, acts as a liaison among team members, volunteers, patients, and families, and assists with day-to-day management of patients and families receiving hospice care. The role reports directly to the Director of Patient Care Services.

Requirements

At least two years of recent experience in an acute or sub-acute care setting.
Excellent communication skills.
Desire to work as an integral member of the hospice team under the direction of the Director of Patient Care Services or designee.

Nice To Haves

Preferably holds an LPN or MA graduation certificate from an accredited school.
Preferably holds a license in good standing with the state board of nursing in the state where the hospice program is licensed.
Demonstrated ability to perform nursing activities within the LPN or CNA scope of practice and respond to the needs of patients and families who have chosen supportive care.

Responsibilities

Open, maintain, and close clinical records according to approved formats and policies.
Complete 7-day audits.
Ensure both physician signatures are obtained on the Initial Plan of Care within five days of admission.
Enter data and visit information into Mumms software.
Act as a liaison among staff, volunteers, patients, and families.
Respond professionally to calls from patients, families, professionals, and staff.
Arrange transportation for changes in level of care.
Complete and fax paperwork required by facility guidelines.
Initiate paperwork to coordinate care plans in long-term care facilities and prepare facility chart binders as needed.
Assist with scheduling and staffing as requested.
Ensure each patient’s clinical record is complete and required documentation is filed promptly.
Notify appropriate team members of patient discharges and close files according to the approved format.
Order and monitor supplies and durable medical equipment.
Prepare documentation for interdisciplinary team meetings as directed.
Accept field assignments as needed.
Accept on-call assignments when requested and scheduled.
Perform other assignments as required.